Fitness Together Brecksville: Trainer Tuesdays: What is your favorite exercise to teach to new clients an why?

Trainer Tuesdays

Welcome back to the weekly edition on Trainer Tuesdays. Make sure to check in at our blog every Tuesday evening to learn the expertise of our great staff. Aside from being fantastic exercise coaches, they are also extremely knowledgeable in many aspects of health and fitness; so, it's time that you get to know them a little better! Each week, we will post a frequently asked, or sometimes just a fun fitness related question followed by the answers of each of the trainers at Fitness Together Brecksville.

What is your Favorite Exercise to Teach to New Clients and Why?

Jessie Regula: One of my favorite exercises to teach to a new client is how to correctly perform

a squat. Squats work many major muscles in the lower body, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. One of the best things is that they can be done anywhere! In addition, there are many variations for a squat, so beginners can start out slow and progress to more challenging moves so that their body is always guessing what's next!

Lisa Clark: If I had to pick one exercise which in my opinion is my favorite to teach new clients, I would have to say the plank. It is easy on the joints, involves every body part, strengthens the core which can help prevent falls and is very safe for people of any and all ages. In addition you can do them anywhere without needing equipment.

Monika Cotter: My favorite exercise to teach someone is any variation of a squat. I like to teach people how to do these because it is one of my favorite exercises, they are fun and also squats are so important for our bodies. It is an amazing exercise that works almost every major muscle group. I think it is very important to teach people to do them correctly to avoid injury and to get the most out of the exercise. So get out there and do some squats!

Steven Madden: My favorite exercise to teach new clients is the kettle-bell swing. It is a fantastic total body exercise, as well as being a good introduction of form to the deadlift. As an exercise, it helps a new client understand their kinetic chain, and helps you understand their level of coordination. I have particularly developed an affinity for this exercise in recent months.

SeanSullivan: My favorite exercise to teach new clients is the Lat Pulldown. There are so many aspects to educate people about this exercise. First off…the name! I can’t tell you how often people hear “Lat Pulldown” and assume it has something to do with a lateral movement. In reality this exercise works the latissimus dorsi muscle in your mid back. Strengthening this muscle is great for spinal support, shoulder health and proper posture. A lot of old-school body builders will conduct this exercise by pulling a bar behind their head while in a seated position. Please do not ever fall into that trap! This can severely injure your neck and shoulder joint areas. This is another reason why I love teaching this exercise, because numerous people are misinformed on the proper form. I have a good understanding of how to properly arch your back, glide your shoulder blades downward and exactly where to pull the bar so that it makes contact on your chest just below your collar bone; which is why I enjoy passing this knowledge onto clients.

Bronson Rotaru: The barbell back squat. Because often people can be intimidated to perform it. It is important to nail the form down correctly. The barbell squat is a tremendous exercise and is greatly underused. I believe individuals scare from it because they are unsure as how to do it properly.

Taynee Pearson: My favorite exercise to teach is the Roman Dead lift. It is a movement that is challenging for most people to grasp. The Roman dead lift helps strengthen the hamstrings and the lower back, it also stretches the hamstrings a bit while doing the exercise. To perform the Roman Dead lift correctly, your knees should be slightly flexed throughout the whole movement, back straight, shoulders back and as you move down, your hips should be pushed up and back.

Adam Teplitz: My favorite exercise would have to be the squat. It's an extremely versatile exercise. There's almost an infinite amount of variations with the squat. They can be done in almost any location, with or without equipment. It's one of those exercises that a wide range of clients can benefit from. The functional aspect of the box squat can assist clients in everyday activities such as getting out of bed. Athletes can benefit from more advanced versions such as the front squat. The benefits to the squat are endless. It strengthens the core, increases flexibility and engages a multitude of muscles. Now let's get to those squats!

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Trainer Tuesdays: What is your favorite exercise to teach to new clients an why?

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